Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
porphyrea
ID:
424410

Status:
valid

Authors:
Uechtritz ex Garcke

Source:
ksu

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Jahresber. Schles. Ges. Vaterl. Cult. 48: 134 (1870 publ. 1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423742

Common Names

  • Viola Porphyrea
  • Purple Violet
  • Marsh Violet

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Synonyms

  • Viola subcollina Beck [unknown]

Description

Viola porphyrea (also called Purple Violet, among many other common names) is a small perennial herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and short stems with one or two flowers. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California, and typically grows in moist meadows, woodlands, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Viola porphyrea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Viola porphyrea is white or pink and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola porphyrea is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Viola porphyrea

Viola porphyrea is found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is typically found in moist meadows, fields, and open woodlands.

Viola porphyrea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola porphyrea?

Viola porphyrea

What is the common name of Viola porphyrea?

Purple-veined violet

What is the natural habitat of Viola porphyrea?

Viola porphyrea is found in moist woods, thickets, and bogs in the eastern United States and Canada.

Species in the Viola genus

Species in the Violaceae family

Agatea lecointei, Agatea longipedicellata, Agatea macrobotrys, Agatea pancheri, Agatea rufotomentosa, Agatea schlechteri, Agatea veillonii, Agatea violaris, Allexis batangae, Allexis cauliflora, Allexis obanensis, Allexis zygomorpha, Amphirrhox grandifolia, Amphirrhox longifolia, Anchietea exalata, Anchietea frangulifolia, Anchietea peruviana, Anchietea pyrifolia, Anchietea raimondii, Anchietea selloviana, Anchietea suma, Anchietea ferrucciae, Anchietea ballardii, Calyptrion arboreum, Calyptrion carthagenense, Calyptrion pubescens, Calyptrion volubile, Decorsella paradoxa, Fusispermum laxiflorum, Fusispermum minutiflorum, Fusispermum rubrolignosum, Hybanthopsis bahiensis, Hybanthus albus, Hybanthus austrocaledonicus, Hybanthus caledonicus, Hybanthus cymulosus, Hybanthus debilissimus, Hybanthus domingensis, Hybanthus durus, Hybanthus epacroides, Hybanthus galeottii, Hybanthus graminifolius, Hybanthus havanensis, Hybanthus heterosepalus, Hybanthus leptopus, Hybanthus leucanthus, Hybanthus micranthus, Hybanthus mossamedensis, Hybanthus paraguariensis, Hybanthus parviflorus,